In this episode, Sean is joined by Angela de Burger — a Nova Scotia–raised communications leader, creative, and podcaster now living in southern France. Angela reflects on growing up in Dartmouth, shaped by a deeply rooted sense of community, creativity, and openness that continues to influence how she lives and works today.

She shares her journey across Canada and into the nonprofit and social impact sector, before COVID became a catalyst for reinvention — launching a consulting practice, embracing remote work, and ultimately making the leap to France with just two suitcases. Throughout the conversation, Angela returns to a central theme: Nova Scotia’s culture of connection, collaboration, and belonging never really leaves you.

Angela also discusses The Creative Pulse, her podcast exploring the creative passions that light people up, including many artists and creators with strong ties to Nova Scotia.

And of course, she walks us through her perfect 24 Hours back home in Nova Scotia.

When listening to Angela’s podcast, start with this great list of episodes that feature guests with strong Nova Scotia ties:

• Ep 02: Carla Brown - Creative Reuse Artist
• Ep 09: Emma FitzGerald - Illustrator and Author
• Ep 12: Hasmeet Singh Chandok and Kunwar Singh -Bhangra Dancers and Joyful Activists (from the Maritime Bhangra Group)
• Ep 19: Jason Davis – Opera Singer, Vocal Teacherand Stage Director
• Ep 30: Paul de Burger - Photographer, Musician,Speaker and Author
• Ep 31: Tracey Erin Smith - Founder of SOULOTheatre
• Ep 35: Joanne MacLennan - Canadian LandscapeArtist
• Ep 55: Wendy Goudie - Creative Movement Expert
• Ep 56: John Goudie - Creative Arts Producer
• Ep 77: Phillip Bailey - Hand-Drawn Map Maker
• Ep 127: Alexandria Masse - Textile Artist andSculptor

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This week, Sean sits down with Melissa Nadeau, a proud Cole Harbour product, whose life and career have taken her from Toronto to Calgary and across the country, but whose heart remains firmly rooted in Nova Scotia.

Melissa shares her journey: growing up in Cole Harbour’s tight-knit hockey culture, becoming one of the only girls playing boys hockey at the time, adventures through St. FX, travels, career pivots, and the perspective shift that came with turning 40. She reflects on how Nova Scotia shaped her values — from community and honesty to work ethic and identity — and why every trip home still feels like a “hug for the soul.”

Full all the humour and authenticity that comes from two Bluenosers chatting, you can feel the love for Nova Scotia coming through the microphone. This is truly a conversation that highlights how Nova Scotia leaves a permanent imprint no matter how far you roam.

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This week, Sean connects with Candace Curphy, a Nova Scotia native now living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — the adopted home of famous Bluenoser, Sidney Crosby.

Born in Queens County and raised between the South Shore and the Valley, Candace shares stories of growing up in a two-room schoolhouse, summer days at Cameron Lake, and how the move to the U.S. reshaped her sense of identity. From volleyball courts in Pennsylvania to life in big American cities, she’s carried her Nova Scotian roots with pride — even if she had to lose the accent along the way.

Sean and Candace talk about how Home takes on new meaning once you’ve left it, the subtle things that bring it back — from hearing bagpipes at the border to seeing Kraft Dinner on the shelf — and how Nova Scotians abroad become some of the province’s greatest ambassadors.

And when given 24 hours back home? Candace’s dream itinerary includes canoeing on Cameron Lake, a stop at Summerville Beach, ice cream from Seaside Takeout, fish and chips in Lunenburg, and a night in Halifax with live music.

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Global Bluenosers is brought to you by Halifax Stanfield, Atlantic Canada’s airport hub working to accelerate the growth of our communities by connecting people and goods to the world. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠halifaxstanfield.ca/non-stop⁠⁠⁠⁠ to plan your trip to one of our 47 non-stop destinations.